Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Lead lean initiatives, manage teams, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
9 days ago ago
$111,828 - $148,113
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
Description
kpi monitoring
workforce planning
lean training
efficiency improvement
safety compliance
performance metrics
Review and write reports, approve expenditures, develop and enforce standard practices. Recommend, plan and direct coaching and development of leaders and problem-solving techniques
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Lead the development of an operational workforce planning system.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Train and mentor staff on lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce waste through problem solving.
Lead and manage lean manufacturing development initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Maintain department quality and performance metrics. Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues.
Develop leadership and teams to better understand problems and solve them leveraging principles aligned with TPS principles, building respect for individuals and driving results.
Requirements
bachelor's
10+ yrs
lean manufacturing
data analysis
leadership
kaizen
A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
10+ years total experience, 5+ years management experience
Experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry.
Previous roles at companies leveraging a mature lean manufacturing approach
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and techniques.
Proven experience in leading lean initiatives and driving significant improvements using TPS principles.
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with leadership development, standardized work development, problem solving, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.